On this build I tried the Fibre-lyte chainrings and Power Cordz inside i-link housings. I will need more time on the chainrings, the Power cordz seem to shift better than the steel cables.

I never installed the Cane Creek AER headset with norglide, I went with a FSA Orbit IS-CF Headset for the upper headset. I went with the Tune carbon top cap, it helps keep the headset from getting loose.

I will probably have the RZR wheels on my bike that has the compact rings. The Obermayers will most likely be on this one.

I have a couple thousand mile on the Ax Lightness water bottle cages and so far have not lost a water bottle. I like the easy entry as well.

I included a picture of how I set up the brakes with Power Cordz. This was my best guess at the most secure way to install them.

I have a Recon 11-27 cassette that I will try now that I am using the Power Cordz, I did not care for the shifting when using the I-Link steel cables. If that works that will take some weight off.

I have a THM M3 crank on order, that may lower the weight a little more.

I have tried some all carbon saddles, it would save weight but I don't think they are for me.

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The I-Links come with steel cables. I found that the shifting was not as good as Campy cables. The Power Cordz are lighter and smoother. I thought they might also shift better. I have not had enough time on them to say for sure, but the combo does seem to shift better than the standard I-Link cables.

Installing the VumaQuad is pretty easy. Just bearing covers on each side. A spacer (about 10-11mm) and a wavy washer on the drive side.

I will adjust the handlebars and levers, I knew they needed to be adjusted, did not think it would be obvious in a picture. You guys are sharp.

I think having 2 same frames is a great idea. You ideally need 2 same bikes as it's hard keeping one in continual working order. So when alternating frames it's best if they are the same. If you can afford it, and cycling is that important to you, then get one (or two) of the best.

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